When the space station is in the sunlight, its solar panels provide power. When the station is in Earth's shadow, nickel-hydrogen batteries provide the power.
In the Blink of a Hurricane's Eye Scientists are working on a device to predict the transformation of tropical storms to dangerous hurricanes. + Read More
Repair Shops for Broken DNA NASA-supported scientists have discovered cellular repair shops where DNA broken by space radiation may be put back together again. + Read More
The Real Thing A Brooklyn, N.Y., teenager conducts genuine science with NASA researchers. + Read More
Experience of a Lifetime Students watch the Discovery launch that brings 'Harmony' to the International Space Station. + Read More
Taking Learning Outside of the Classroom The best complement to a good formal education is hands-on experience. + Read More
Be A Cassini Scientist For A Day The Ph.D. can wait for a few years! Students can have the fun of being a NASA scientist exploring the universe even before they've finished secondary school by participating in the Cassini Scientist-for-a-Day contest. + Read More
Listening to the Universe NASA's Radio JOVE astronomy kit lets students assemble and use a radio telescope. + Read More
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NASA has awarded cooperative education grants to the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, S.D.; and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
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NASA and Lockheed Martin's Student Signatures in Space (S3) program will be one of the highlighted projects during this year's Space Day, celebrated annually on the first Friday in May.
NASA and You! NASA has events and contests for students in all grade levels. Check here often for new items. + Learn more
NASA Student Opportunities Podcast Subscribe to this weekly education podcast for high school and college students. + View
What's Up for November? Learn where to look for great views of a red planet and a red star. + View
Rocket Modeler Investigate how a rocket flies by changing the values of different design variables. + View